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Disposable Heroes
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (James Hetfield's white 'Eet Fuk' Explorer-style guitar)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio head, not IIC++)
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp clarityarticulate note separationcrushing low enddry, immediate responseminimal ambiencefocused attack
Difficulty
The main riff is played at a very fast tempo with relentless downpicking and palm muting, requiring advanced right-hand stamina, tight timing, and precision to maintain clarity and aggression throughout the section.
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